2009 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · SB58 TVP
2009 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Jan 2009. Recorded mileage 98,212 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,212 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB58 TVP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2023
- 98,212 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB58 TVP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Ford Focus (SB58 TVP) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
SB58 TVP Mileage History
- 27/06/202288,269 mi
- 08/06/202398,203 mi+9,934 mi
- 08/06/202398,212 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 10,493 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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